Bondi massacre victims mourned | Gun law debate reignites | Global reaction to Hanukkah attack
There’s a sombre atmosphere at Sydney’s Bondi Beach tonight, 24 hours after it became the site of Australia’s deadliest shooting since the Port Arthur massacre.
The incident targeting an event celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, the Prime Minister calling the attack ‘an act of pure evil’.
While authorities continue multiple lines of investigation, they’re also urging calm.
Today people from all walks of life were at the site of the shooting to mourn, and to be together – recalling stories of heroism under the most frightening of circumstances.
There, a floral tribute continues to grow as members of the community take a moment to remember the victims.
00:00 The moment terror struck Bondi, and the 24 hours that followed
01:39 15 people were killed, including a ten year old girl, which has prompted a renewed conversation about gun restrictions
07:05 27 people are still in hospitals across Sydney this evening
09:00 Jewish community leaders are saying Australia will never be the same again
12:43 Police moved quickly to raid homes connected with the attackers, with six firearms licensed to the deceased gunman seized
16:25 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will move urgently with states and territories to discuss further options to strengthen Australia’s gun laws
22:06 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he warned Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that the government’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood poured fuel on the antisemitic fire
25:34 World leaders have expressed their condolences to those affected, while security has been increased at Hannukah events globally
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